From: moodler Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 02:47:50 +0000 (+0000) Subject: Updates X-Git-Url: http://git.mjollnir.org/gw?a=commitdiff_plain;h=c655755d92854ddc86b38de2521f442b6cd159f5;p=moodle.git Updates --- diff --git a/doc/developer.html b/doc/developer.html index a9b3455ef9..6e193376a4 100755 --- a/doc/developer.html +++ b/doc/developer.html @@ -71,11 +71,12 @@ One thing Moodle does is keep all files for one course within a single, normal directory on the server. This would allow a system administrator to provide seamless forms of file-level access for each teacher, such as Appletalk, SMB, - NFS, FTP, WebDAV and so on. Otherwise, there is work yet to do. Features planned - for Moodle in future versions include: flexible connection to existing databases - of user details and grades; import and export of Moodle data using XML-based - formats; and increased use of style sheets for interface formatting (so that - it can be integrated visually into other web sites). + NFS, FTP, WebDAV and so on. The authentication modules allow Moodle to use + LDAP, IMAP, POP3, NNTP and other databases as sources for user information. + Otherwise, there is work yet to do. Features planned + for Moodle in future versions include: import and export of Moodle data using XML-based + formats (including IMS and SCORM); and increased use of style sheets for + interface formatting (so that it can be integrated visually into other web sites).

2. How you can contribute

diff --git a/doc/features.html b/doc/features.html index 775e8c3bbb..5d680dc52a 100755 --- a/doc/features.html +++ b/doc/features.html @@ -6,53 +6,84 @@ -

Features

- -Here is a big list of some of the features in Moodle: +

Features

Moodle is an active and evolving product. This page lists some of the many + features it contains:

Overall design

Supports a social constructionist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical +
Promotes a social constructionist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical reflection, etc)
Suitable for 100% online classes as well as supplementing face-to-face learning -
Simple, lightweight, browser-compatible interface
Plug-in "themes" allow you to customise the colours, fonts, layout etc
Easy to install on most platforms
Easy administration - students can create their own accounts. Email addresses - are verified.
Plug-in authentication modules are supported (eg LDAP) for integration with - existing user databases
One account works for all courses on a server
Suitable for 100% online classes as well as supplementing face-to-face learning +
Simple, lightweight, efficient, compatible, low-tech browser interface
Easy to install on almost any platform that supports PHP. Requires only + one database.
Full database abstraction supports all major brands of database (except + for initial table definition)
Course listing shows descriptions for every course on the server, including + accessibility to guests.
Emphasis on strong security throughout. Forms are all checked, data validated, + cookies encrypted etc

Site management

Site is managed by an admin user, defined during setup
Plug-in "themes" allow the admin to customise the site colours, fonts, layout + etc to suit local needs
Plug-in activity modules can be added to existing Moodle installations
Plug-in language packs allow full localisation to any language. These can + be edited using a built-in web-based editor.
The code is clearly-written PHP under a GPL license - easy to modify to + suit your needs

User management

Goals are to reduce admin involvement to a minimum, while retaining high + security
Supports a range of authentication mechanisms through plug-in authentication + modules, allowing easy integration with existing systems.
Standard email method: students can create their own login accounts. Email + addresses are verified by confirmation.
LDAP method: account logins can be checked against an LDAP server. Admin + can specify which fields to use.
IMAP, POP3, NNTP: account logins are checked against a mail or news server. + SSL, certificates and TLS are supported.
External database: any database containing at least two fields can be used + as an external authentication source.
Each person requires only one account for the whole server - each account + can have different access
An admin account controls the creation of courses and creates teachers by + assigning users to courses
Security - teachers can add an "enrolment key" to their courses to keep out non-students. They can give out this key face-to-face or via personal email etc
Students are encouraged to build an online profile including photos, description - etc
Teachers can unenrol students manually if desired, otherwise they are automatically + unenrolled after a certain period of inactivity (set by the admin)
Students are encouraged to build an online profile including photos, description. + Email addresses can be protected from display if required.
Every user can specify their own timezone, and every date in Moodle is translated to that timezone (eg posting dates, assignment due dates etc)
Every user can choose the language used for the Moodle interface (English, + French, German, Spanish, Portuguese etc)

Course management

Teacher has full control over all settings for a course
Choice of course formats such as by week, by topic or a discussion-focussed social format
Flexible array of course modules - Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources, +
Flexible array of course activities - Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources, Choices, Surveys, Assignments.
Recent changes to the course since the last login can be displayed on the + course home page - helps give sense of community
Most text entry areas (resources, forum postings, journal entries etc) can be edited using an embedded WYSIWYG HTML editor
All grades for Forums, Journals, Quizzes and Assignments can be viewed on one page (and downloaded as a spreadsheet file)
New modules can be written and plugged in to existing Moodle installations
The code is clearly-written PHP under a GPL license - easy to modify and - localise
Moodle code uses encryption, data validation and careful design to be as - secure from hackers as possible
Full database abstraction supports all major brands of database (except - for initial table definition)
Ready for internationalisation - supports plug-in languages and locale-based - date formats etc
Mail integration - copies of forum posts, teacher feedback etc can be mailed - in HTML or plain text.
Recent changes to the course since the last login are displayed on the course - home page
Full user logging and tracking - activity reports for each student are available with graphs and details about each module (last access, number of times read) as well as a detailed "story" of each students involvement including postings, journal entries etc on one page.
Mail integration - copies of forum posts, teacher feedback etc can be mailed + in HTML or plain text.

Assignment Module

Teacher feedback is appended to the assignment page for each student, and notification is mailed out.
The teacher can choose to allow resubmission of assignments after grading + (for regrading)

Choice Module

Like a poll. Can either be used to vote on something, or to get feedback from every student (eg research consent)
Teacher sees intuitive table view of who chose what

Forum Module

Different types of forums are available, such as teacher-only, course news, open-to-all, and one-thread-per-user.
All postings have the authors photo attached.
Discussions can be viewed nested, flat or threaded, oldest or newest first.
Individual forums can be subscribed to by each person so that copies are forwarded via email, or the teacher can force subscription for all

Different types of forums are available, such as teacher-only, course news, + open-to-all, and one-thread-per-user.
All postings have the authors photo attached.
Discussions can be viewed nested, flat or threaded, oldest or newest first.
Individual forums can be subscribed to by each person so that copies are + forwarded via email, or the teacher can force subscription for all
The teacher can choose not to allow replies (eg for an announcements-only + forum)

Journal Module

Journals are private between student and teacher.
Each journal entry can be directed by an open question.
For each particular journal entry, the whole class can be assessed on one - page in one form.
Teacher feedback is appended to the journal entry page, and notification is mailed out.

Quizzes can have a limited time window outside of which they are not available
At the teacher's option, quizzes can be attempted multiple times, and can - show feedback and correct answers
Questions allow HTML and images
Multiple-choice questions supporting single or multiple answers
Short Answer questions (words or phrases)
External content on the web can be linked to or seamlessly included within the course interface.

-Survey Module +Survey Module

Built-in surveys (COLLES, ATTLS) have been proven as instruments for analysing online classes
Online survey reports always available, including many graphs. Data is downloadable as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV text file.
Survey interface prevents partly-finished surveys.
Feedback is provided to the student of their results compared to the class averages

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